Assembly; Handle And Wheels Assembly (Fig. 1); Torch Lead And Spool Gun Assembly (Fig. 2); Gas Cylinder And Regulator Connection - Forney 242 MIG Manual De Operación

Assembly

Handle and Wheels Assembly (Fig. 1)

• Unpack the welder.
• Insert the axle (B) through the holes at the rear of the welder and slide a wheel (A) on to
each end followed by the retaining washers (C).
• Assemble the plastic handle (F) inside the plastic support (D-E).
• Assemble the plastic support using the screw provided (G-H).

Torch Lead and Spool Gun Assembly (Fig. 2)

• Screw the MIG torch lead into the socket (1) on the front of the welder, be careful not to
damage the contacts. Secure by hand screwing in the threaded connection.
• Screw the Spool Gun lead into the socket (2) as well as the 7-pin connector (3).
FIG 1

Gas Cylinder and Regulator Connection

The bottle (not supplied) should be located at the rear of the welder, securely held in position by the
chain provided. For safety, and economy, ensure the regulator is fully closed, (turned counterclockwise)
when not welding and when fitting or removing the gas cylinder.
• Turn the regulator adjustment knob counterclockwise to ensure the valve is fully closed.
• Screw the gas regulator fully down on the gas bottle valve, and fully tighten.
• Connect the gas hose to the regulator securing with clip/nut provided.
• Open the cylinder valve, then set the gas flow to approx. 20-30 CFH on the regulator.
• Operate the torch trigger to ensure that the gas is flowing through the torch.
WARNING: CYLINDERS ARE HIGHLY PRESSURIZED. HANDLE WITH CARE.
Serious accidents can result from improper handling or misuse of compressed gas cylinders. Do
not drop the cylinder, knock it over, expose it to excessive heat, flames or sparks. Do not
strike it against other cylinders.
FIG 2
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